Gordon
L.
Olson
Born:
04/05/1943
Frederic
Parents: Clifford H. and Viola M. Olson
Spouse: Christine A. Olson
Address(es):
Permanent :
1911 Glendale NE
Grand Rapids , MI 49503
USA
Contact Information:
Phone : (616) 988-5402 ext 5495 (O)
Email : golson@grpl.org
Website : http://http://www.gordonlolson.com/
Parents: Clifford H. and Viola M. Olson
Spouse: Christine A. Olson
Address(es):
Permanent :
1911 Glendale NE
Grand Rapids , MI 49503
USA
Contact Information:
Phone : (616) 988-5402 ext 5495 (O)
Email : golson@grpl.org
Website : http://http://www.gordonlolson.com/
Writings
Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
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The notorious Isaac Earl and his scouts : Union soldiers, prisoners, spies | Non Fiction , Biography , History | Adult | Grand Rapids, Michigan : William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company | 2014 | |
A Michigan polar bear confronts the Bolsheviks : a war memoir : the 337th Field Hospital in northern Russia, 1918-1919 / Godfrey J. Anderson - edited and with an introduction by Gordon L. Olson. |
Non Fiction , History , Michigan | Adult | Grand Rapids, Mich. : William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co. | 2010 | |
Thin ice : coming of age in Grand Rapids | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Grand Rapids, Mich. : William B. Eerdmans Pub. | 2007 | |
A free library for everyone : the history of the Grand Rapids Public Library | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Grand Rapids, Mich. : Grand Rapids Public Library | 2003 | |
Clare Jarecki: Premier Tool and Die Man : a biography | Non Fiction , Biography | Adult | Allendale, Mich. : Grand Valley State University | 2001 | |
Leslie Tassell: Fun-Loving Entrepreneur | Non Fiction , Biography | Adult | Allendale, Mich. : Grand Valley State University | 2001 | |
Fred Keller: Doing Things His Way | Non Fiction , Biography | Adult | Allendale, Mich. : Grand Valley State University | 2000 | |
African American Trailblazers - Video Documentary |
Non Fiction , Biography , History | Adult | Grand Rapids Historical Commission | 1997 | |
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Grand Rapids: a City Renewed : a history since World War II - with business Hall of Fame biographies by Susan Lovell. |
Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Grand Rapids, Mich. : Published for The Greater Grand Rapids Chamber Foundation by The Grand Rapids Historical Commission | 1996 |
William G. Jackson, Enterprising Scientist | Non Fiction , Biography | Adult | Allendale, MI : Grand Valley State University | 1996 | |
Voices From the Rapids - Video Documentary |
Non Fiction | Grand Rapids Historical Commission | 1995 | ||
Robert B. Annis, Man of Precision : a biography | Non Fiction , Biography | Adult | Allendale, Mich. : Grand Valley State University | 1993 -2001 | |
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A Grand Rapids Sampler | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Grand Rapids, Mich. : Grand Rapids Historical Commission | 1992 |
History of the Grand Rapids Foundation | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Grand Rapids, Mich. : The Grand Rapids Foundation | 1992 | |
"In the name of all Marys--" : a history of the Mary Free Bed Guild and the Mary Free Bed Hospital and Rehabilitation Center | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Grand Rapids, Mich. : Mary Free Bed Guild | 1991 | |
Grand Rapids Rotary, founded 1913 : the first 75 years - with Richard H. Harms. |
Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Grand Rapids, Mich. : Grand Rapids Rotary | 1990 | |
Grand Rapids--past, present, and future - edited by Gordon Olson, Reid Holland. |
Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Grand Rapids, Mich. (17 Fountain, N.W., Grand Rapids 49503) : Urban Concern | 1981 | |
Tigers in the Sun - A history of the Detroit Tigers spring training camp in Lakeland, FL |
Non Fiction | ||||
Other writings: - Aricles have appeared in Grand River Valley History; The National Pastime; West Michigan Magazine; The Public Historian; Council Drum; Grand Rapids Magazine; Grand Rapids Press; Chronicle of the Historical Society of Michigan; Annals of Wyomong |
Non Fiction | Adult |
May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes
Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No
Skills:
Author
Education:
Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
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- graduate courses | University of Illlinois | 1911 -1912 |
Career:
Position | Organization | Location | Date |
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Consultant | Public History Services | 1987 | |
Adjunct Professor | Grand Valley State University | Allendale , MI | 1980 |
City Historian and Head of Local History Collections | Grand Rapids Public Library | Grand Rapids , MI | 1978 -2002 |
Assistant Director | Grand Rapids Public Museum | Grand Rapids , MI | 1973 -1978 |
Historian | Wyoming States Archives and Historical Department | Cheyenne | 1973 |
Curator | Wyoming State Museum | Cheyenn | 1972 -1973 |
Instructor | University of Wyoming | Laramie | 1971 -1972 |
History Consultant | Western Interpretive Services | 1971 -1973 |
Other Resources:
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